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Strategy

Trump’s Indian Opportunity

Posted on December 17, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/17/2016
US Ambassador to the UN, designate, Haley could help Trump deepen relations with India.
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The PRC’s “Great Wall of Sand:” Remembering Tarawa Atoll

Posted on December 15, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/15/2016
It is important to take the PRC offensive seriously.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Breaking from the Past: Shaping a Trump Administration Template for Change

Posted on December 2, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/02/2016
Donald Trump is shaping a new template and not following the precepts of the past decade.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

Deciphering PRC’s Stance on THAAD in South Korea: A Chinese First Strike Policy in Asia? (Updated with Chinese Response)

Posted on November 29, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/29/2016
This article examines the logic behind the PRC objection to the US and its allies deploying THAAD in the region.  
Posted in Strategy, What's New

A Strategic Opportunity for the Trump Administration: Moscow versus Beijing

Posted on November 24, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/24/2016
The rebirth of realpolitik provides Trump with an opportunity with regard to Moscow and China.
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South China Sea Beyond Beijing

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/23/2016
There is a need for a policy which alters Chinese behavior.
Posted in Strategy, What's New

RAF Lossiemouth Special Report: November 2016

Posted on November 20, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/20/2016
A new Special Report highlights perspectives from the operators at RAF Lossiemouth
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European Restructuring: Shaping a Strategic Opportunity

Posted on November 18, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/18/2016
Murielle Delaporte looks at European evolution under the press of global events.
Posted in Strategy, What's New
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